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July 3, 2018 · Schempp Hirth Discus CS No Series · N1122Q

Pomfret, VT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pomfret, VT
Aircraft
Schempp Hirth Discus CS No Series (2003)
Tail Number
N1122Q
Operator
Throttle Up
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA392

According to the glider pilot, during a glider competition, he passed a "weak frontal system," and lift could not be sustained. He selected a large field for landing, established a traffic pattern, and accomplished a full-stall landing. However, during the landing roll on down-sloping terrain about 40 knots, the glider collided with a ditch. The glider sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The glider pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll.

Full Narrative

According to the glider pilot, during a glider competition he passed a "weak frontal system" and lift could not be sustained. He determined that he had about 15 minutes of flight before the glider was going to land. He selected a large field and established a traffic pattern and accomplished a full stall landing. However, during the landing roll on down sloping terrain about 40 knots, the glider collided with a ditch. The glider sustained substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSchempp Hirth Discus CS No Series
Tail NumberN1122Q
Aircraft CategoryGli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThrottle Up
Operating RulePart 91
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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